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Spirit Airlines Shuts Down Leaving Costa Rica Travelers Scrambling

Travelers heading to or from Costa Rica face sudden disruption after Spirit Airlines announced early Saturday it is shutting down all operations and liquidating,...

Costa Rica’s Corcovado National Park Faces Pressure Over Tourism Growth

Corcovado National Park, one of Costa Rica’s most important protected areas, is again at the center of a debate over how much tourism its...

Costa Rica Expands Marine Conservation Payments to Protect Hammerhead Sharks

Costa Rica is moving to expand its payment-based conservation model into open-water marine protection, with a new program being designed to reward the protection...

Costa Rica Climbs in 2026 World Press Freedom Index to Lead the Americas

Costa Rica moved up one spot to 18th place in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index released Thursday by Reporters Without Borders, reaffirming its...

A Costa Rica Expat’s Funny List of Everyday Pet Peeves

Is it just me, or does it seem like too many people are looking too hard for something– anything– to get upset about? The...

Costa Rica Fertility Rate Hits 1.2 as Families Get Smaller and Older

Costa Rica is undergoing a demographic transformation that will leave a lasting mark on the country. Families are smaller, parents are starting later in...

Costa Rica Route 27 to Use Reversible Lane This Sunday

Costa Rica's Route 27 will operate with a reversible lane this Sunday, May 3, as authorities prepare for heavy return traffic from the Pacific...

Costa Rica Fuel Prices Rise as ARESEP Approves Major Increase

Costa Rica drivers will soon face a major increase at the pump after the Public Services Regulatory Authority, ARESEP, approved a new fuel price...

Cyberattack Puts Costa Rica Travelers and Hosts on Alert

Travelers and lodging operators in Costa Rica are being urged to watch for phishing attempts after Booking.com confirmed that unauthorized third parties accessed some...

Costa Rica Adds New Sustainable Luxury Hotel Near Playa Hermosa

A new luxury beach hotel has opened near Playa Hermosa on Costa Rica’s Central Pacific coast, adding another high-end option to one of our...
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Guanacaste Volcano Now Most Active in Costa Rica

Rincón de la Vieja has overtaken Turrialba and Poás as Costa Rica's most active volcano, vulcanologists at the National University said this week, after...

Spirit Airlines Shutdown Strands Central America Travelers

One day after Spirit Airlines ceased all operations, travelers in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras and Belize are scrambling to find seats on other carriers...

Shakira Draws Two Million Fans to Historic Copacabana Beach Concert

Latin pop queen Shakira delighted crowds of two million that packed Rio's famed Copacabana beach under a full moon Saturday, delivering fan-favorite hits and words...

Porter Airlines to Start Direct Toronto–San José Flights in December

Canadian carrier Porter Airlines will begin direct seasonal service between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Juan Santamaría International Airport on December 2, 2026, opening...